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Budding athletes are being called upon to get ready and set for the SPAR Omagh Half Marathon and 4-mile Fun Run, taking place at 12 noon on 27th March 2010. Click the homepage logo to enter.

Sponsors SPAR are once again on board to support this popular event in the local sporting calendar, organised by running club Omagh Harriers. This year marks the 21st staging of a Half Marathon in Omagh. Numbers have increased year on year with a record 1,600 participating in 2009, no doubt helped by the ongoing involvement of SPAR.

Paddy Doody, Sales & Marketing Director for Henderson Group (owners of the SPAR franchise in Northern Ireland) commented: “SPAR are very proud of our link with athletics on a European, UK and local level and we’re delighted to once again be title sponsor of the Omagh Half Marathon. 

This year, SPAR is calling on our customers to ‘get into their stride’ – whether that means walking to the local shop, getting the hiking boots on or signing up for SPAR’s successful road races across Northern Ireland, such as the Omagh Half Marathon. Now that we’ve entered a new year, setting yourself a challenge like a half marathon is a great motivator for upping your fitness levels. Alternatively the 4-mile fun run is an ideal way of getting active outdoors with all the family.”

Race Director Michael Ward is hoping that this year’s anniversary race will again bring record crowds onto the streets of Omagh: 

“Running is experiencing another boom at present and we are challenging everyone to get out and participate in the SPAR Omagh Half Marathon or the 4-Mile Fun run. With over £4,000 in prize money, T-shirts for everyone, medals for the Fun Run finishers, a special commemorative gift for the Half Marathon finishers and topped off with the finest hospitality, Omagh is the place to be this March!”

The SPAR Omagh Half Marathon always brings a fantastic atmosphere to the town, with brilliant supporter turnout, a live broadcast from Q101 radio station and a planned special appearance from a high profile international athlete. Further details will appear in press later.

Race entry is now open, either online at www.omaghharriers.co.uk or pick up an entry form at Omagh leisure complex. Details of further SPAR road races will be announced in February.

The official online entry system is being run by Athletics Northern Ireland. To find out how to enter click here or for more information please contact omaghac@gamil.com.

Click Here For SPAR Omagh Half Marathon Online Entry


Photographed with SPAR’s Paddy Doody and Race Director Michael Ward at the launch of SPAR Omagh Half Marathon are two of the favourites for this year’s title, Maria McCambridge from Letterkenny AC, who has represented Ireland in cross country, indoor and outdoor track in both the European and World championships, the 2004 Athens Olympics and who is competing in the Paris marathon next month – and Stevie Duncan from Omagh Harriers AC, current holder of the Maghera 10k, Enniskillen 10k, Armagh 10miler and the Waterside 1/2 Marathon which incorporated the Athletics NI championship.

Christmas and New Year Result Update

With all the bad conditions over Christmas and New Year it was great to see such a large turn out of Harriers at Greencastle and Lough 5 mile Road Race.  We would like to wish everyone every success for the coming year.

Greencastle 5

3 Noel Collins Mountfield 14:57.3 11:11.2 26:08.5
12 Kieran Collins Mountfield 16:07.5 12:04.2 28:11.8
17 Jason Walsh Omagh Harriers 16:47.1 12:05.4 28:52.5
18 Martin Cox Omagh 16:40.1 12:19.8 28:59.9
34 Conor Meyler Omagh Harriers 18:00.9 12:49.9 30:50.9
53 Dominic McCartan Omagh Harriers 19:04.9 13:38.1 32:43.1
54 Julie Butler Omagh Harriers 18:46.7 13:58.4 32:45.1
63 Sean Meyler Omagh Harriers 19:23.6 13:49.6 33:13.2
72 Peter Skeffington Omagh Triathlon 19:31.4 13:58.0 33:29.5
81 Carmel Woods Omagh Harriers 33:54.0 33:54.0 33:54.0
85 Micheal Meenagh Omagh Harriers 19:36.8 14:29.2 34:06.1
92 Patrick McCrory Omagh Harriers 19:58.6 14:17.4 34:16.1
119 Michael Ward  20:36.3 15:01.7 35:38.0
146 Linus Montague Omagh Harriers 20:47.4 15:36.7 36:24.1
161 Eugene Heagney Omagh Harriers 21:30.5 15:25.1 36:55.6
207 Deirdre Heagney Omagh Harriers 22:42.3 15:35.1 38:17.4
235 James McCrory Omagh Harriers 22:00.8 17:00.5 39:01.4
335 Joe Corey Omagh harriers 24:40.6 16:59.1 41:39.7
357 Sean Devlin Omagh Harriers 24:39.7 17:39.2 42:19.0
401 Meabh McElduff Omagh Harriers 24:46.5 18:40.7 43:27.3
629 Shannon Skeffington Omagh Harriers 29:20.3 23:53.2 53:13.6

Lough 5 Mile Road Race

1 2 Noel Collins Omagh Harriers MU19 27.14
3 5 Ciaran  Collins Omagh Harriers MO 28.16
4 413 Matin Cox Omagh MO 28.37
6 160 Barry Kelly Omagh Harriers MU19 29.3
11 424 Martin Mclaughlin Omagh Harriers M40+ 31.08
12 422 Conor Meyler Omagh Harriers MU19 31.12
15 416 Derek Somerville Omagh Harriers M40+ 31.4
17 172 Terry Canninan Omagh Harriers FO 31.59
18 189 Barry Devlin Omagh Harriers MO 32.24
20 423 Seamus meyler Omagh Harriers M40+ 32.38
26 108 Peter Skeffington Omagh Harriers M40+ 33.08
31 463 Patrick McCrory Omagh Harriers M40+ 33.36
34 10 Eamon Logue Omagh Harriers MU19 33.57
36 414 Micheal Meenagh Omagh Harriers MU19 34.09
49 3 Peter Gormley Omagh Harriers M50+ 35.07
52 7 Michael Ward Omagh Harriers M40+ 35.3
54 150 Linus Montague Omagh Harriers MO 35.5
60 6 Sarah Moore Omagh Harriers FU19 36.36
70 204 Bobby Collins Omagh Harriers M50+ 37.09
72 65 Sean Healy Omagh Harriers M55+ 37.1
85 464 James McCrory Omagh Harriers M40+ 38.06
90 444 Deidre Heagney Omagh Harriers F35+ 38.25
92 11 Colm Logue Omagh Harriers MU19 38.32
95 446 Patricia Campbell Omagh Harriers F40+ 38.41
106 257 Paula McAleer Omagh Harriers FO 39.39
107 182 Joseph Corry Omagh Harriers M40+ 39.42
122 52 Aileen McSorley Omagh Harriers FO 40.17
225 242 Aisling Moore Omagh Harriers FO 47.47
230 80 Bernie Ligget Omagh Harriers F35+ 48.27
231 81 Jennifer O'Donnell Omagh Harriers F40+ 48.27
238 203 Bill McCausland Omagh Harriers M50+ 48.5

Gortin Glen's Handicap Update

The Omagh Harriers 5 mile Gortin Glen’s handicapped race in the Gortin Glens this Saturday 2nd January is now cancelled due to weather condition with ice on the course.

The night out in RUE is still going ahead with a meal booked at 7.30pm.

Names and numbers to be given to Peter Gormley (07753936730) ASAP (before Saturday) to confirm numbers at RUE.

Next race for the club is the N Ireland Junior & Vets Championships at Strarolar 9th Jan.

Happy New Year to you all and keep up the good running.

Entries open for 21^st SPAR Omagh Half Marathon 2010

This year see’s the 21^st running of the Omagh Half Marathon on the 27^th March.  The event has grown year on year during the past decade, with last year 1700 runners taking to the street of Omagh.  Preparation for this year’s event are well under way with the committee, lead sponsor SPAR and other sponsors looking to develop the event even further. 

Each year many thousands of pounds is raised for charities, either with the associated charity or thought the endeavours of the many hundreds of people who run the half marathon or fun run each year for their own dedicated charity.  This year the associated charity is Grove Hill Animal Shelter and £1 from every half marathon entry will be donated.

The success of the SPAR Omagh Half Marathon and Fun Run has been built on creating the friendliest event of the running calendar.  There is a £4000 prize fund this year and bonus for a course record.  There also some small changes to the event, with an official walking start at 11.00am and special commemorative gift for the 21^st running.

Entries for the half marathon and fun run open on 26^th December, with the official online entry system being run by the Athletics Northern Ireland .  To find out how to enter click here or for more information please contact omaghac@gamil.com.

NEWS ROUND UP FOR THE WEEKEND

 The North West cross country championships were held at Gransha at the weekend and as expected a large crowd of athletes from across the province gathered for this annual event. The Harriers again had some excellent results. Young Sara Moore running in the under 17 girls took the intermediate girls title with a convincing win, in the under 15 boys Eamon Logue claimed the junior boys title finishing 50mts clear of the chasing field. In the under 19 men Barry Kelly ran a convincing race to win this event.   

In the senior 6K race the Harriers found the going tough with strong opposition from Anadale Striders and City of Derry. Stevie Duncan and Noel Collins worked well together at the front of this large field of athletes over the first 2k, however at the 4k stage both Noel and Stevie found the going tough and both athletes found themselves competing for 3rd and 4th positions. A little further down the field Ciaran Collins and Marty Cox were battling it out in the 2nd pack of chasing runners in which both held on to the finish. Conor Moore found the going slightly tough after suffering a cold during the week but still managed to finish well up the field.

Results | Photos 1 2

Some of the Harriers also went to the Sixmilecross for the Santa 5k run.  There was a good turnout with 150 runners.  Marti Mc Laughlin finished 4th behind Owen Mullin from Greencastle running for Abbey.  Julie Butler won the female race in 20 minutes and Patricia Campbell came 2nd, while Michael Ward ran well to finish in a time of 21 minutes.

If you have ran in an event over the week or we have missed you from the results please email details to omaghac@gmail.com and we will put up your results on the Web and local papers.